"When the Boomwhackers Come Marching In" (2008)

All the composer wanted for Christmas of 2007 was a set of boomwhackers from his beloved wife. What he got was even better: a boomaphone which is a marriage between a xylophone and boomwhackers. Basically what he got was a wonderful fun tool to play and compose with, and what she got was a massive headache because he would not stop playing it during the entire holiday break. However, through play comes inspiration. Inspiration would show Mr. Money how to teach his students about form, melody, and counter-melody by performing an arrangement of "When the Saints Come Marching In" on the boomaphone. With the addition of Ethan Marion in the advanced music class, Mr. Money had the resources to make an arrangement for the entire class featuring Ethan on the drum set. But just as the Classical Period's Joseph "Papa" Haydn (Mozart and Beethoven's teacher) would write "musical jokes" in his compositions, Mr. Money has one "musical trick" up his metaphorical sleeve for his audience, though it is sure to be a surprise for everyone.

Composed by Rodney Money (b. 1978)
Copyright 2008.

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[MellieeXoX]

That is the coolest music I've ever heard! Very unique : )

[nedmarc]

Another winner from Money!  Keep up the inspiring arrangements and original scores. You're performers rock!

[KellyTruax]

That is completely awesome!!!!!

[eslau]

This is great!

[nellumbackwards]

remeber wen we all tried to play it at the beggining? haha now were amazing :)not to brag :)

[VBLKteam]

I love his last name! "MONEY" lol...........

[stargazrt4]

Awesome!